Mark 6:14

Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus' name had become known, and he said, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why these mighty powers are at work in him.”

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In The King James Version

And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.

In Context

13They also cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them.

15Others said, “He is Elijah.” And others said, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.”

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Cross References

Matthew 14:1At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report about Jesus

Mark 1:45But the man went out and began to proclaim it widely and to spread the news, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter a town, but was out in desolate places. Yet people were coming to him from everywhere.

Mark 8:28They answered, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others say that yoʋ are one of the prophets.”

Luke 7:17This news about Jesus then spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding region.

Luke 13:31On that same day some Pharisees came up and said to Jesus, “Leave this place and go somewhere else, for Herod wants to kill yoʋ.”

Matthew Henry on Mark 6:8-14

The Apostolic Commission. 7 And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; 8 And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: 9 But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats. 10 And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place. 11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye… Read the whole commentary →

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